Real Name/Secret Identity:
Karen Emma Walden

Universe/Franchise:
Courage Under Fire

First Appearance:
Courage Under Fire (1996)

Abilities:
Medevac Huey commander

Occupation:
Captain, U.S. Army

Base of Operations:
Iraq (First Gulf War)

Dirty Details Done Dirt Cheap:
Captain Karen Emma Walden died during the First Gulf War, and her story is told Rashomon-style when she is up for posthumously receiving the Medal of Honor. Lt. Colonel Nathaniel Serling is assigned to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the Medevac Huey commander - those who survived under her command when they were sent to rescue a helicopter crew under heavy fire from an Iraqi tank all have conflicting reports of exactly what happened and whether or not their captain is a hero or coward. Ultimately, the truth is discovered, revealing her to be a woman of strength and courage in a near-impossible situation, and Captain Karen Emma Walden becomes the first woman to receive the Medal of Honor for valor in the First Gulf War.